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Extraordinary People Who Care
Greenwich Hospital volunteers are a wonderfully diverse group of professionals, retirees, moms, dads and students from Connecticut and New York. They all have one thing in common: Each has decided to do something meaningful with their spare time. Volunteer opportunities at Greenwich Hospital are stimulating and rewarding.
Volunteers Support Patients, Families and Staff
Patient Areas
Our goals are to help make the hospital experience as pleasant as possible for patients and their families, and to support the hospital staff.
- Provide "comfort care" to patients in the Ambulatory, Emergency and Oncology departments, as well as the Endoscopy Center
- Escort patients to testing areas
- Assist and comfort family members and keep them informed about their loved ones
- Play, talk and read with children in waiting areas
- Deliver mail, flowers, books and magazines to patients' bedsides
- Serve as a courier to nurses' stations
- Receive special training in "Healing Touch" holistic therapy to help patients regain strength and energy
Administrative Assistance
There's always a lot of behind-the-scenes action at Greenwich Hospital.
- Work with computers
- Prepare mailings and newsletters
- Support clerical needs for various departments
Hospitality and Retail
A volunteer's smiling face is a wonderful greeting to patients, families and visitors when they arrive at the hospital or its satellite centers.
- Answer questions and provide directions at reception areas
- Staff the Gift Shop and select the newest and "trendiest" items
- Organize and sell donated items at the Auxiliary Thrift Shop
- Bring coffee and freshly baked pastries to busy staff
Become a Greenwich Hospital Volunteer
- If you are committed to giving three hours or more each week, we would love to have you volunteer.
- Please schedule an interview with the Director of Volunteer Services. Every effort will be made to assure you a rewarding experience.
- Volunteer orientation and training seminars are provided so you'll feel comfortable with your choice.
- Juniors, age 14 and older, perform many of the same services as adult volunteers and find this community service valuable.
Call the Volunteer Office at (203) 863-3222, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday, leave a message at other times, or e-mail us and we'll get back to you soon.
Auxiliary
For more than 50 years, the Greenwich Hospital Auxiliary's men, women and juniors donate over 60,000 hours annually.
Auxiliary Gift and Thrift Shop incomes fund special hospital projects, such as:
- An MRI and the Laser Center
- Hospital-wide satellite TV system
- LifeLine support
- Annual scholarships for hospital staff and high school graduates studying for a career in healthcare
- $8.5 million to Greenwich Hospital's capital campaigns
Thrift Shop
The Auxiliary's high quality resale Thrift Shop is located at 29R Sherwood Place in Greenwich (203) 869-6124. Proceeds support Greenwich Hospital.
Hours
2008 Shopping
Monday-Thursday: 9am-4:30pm
Friday and Saturday: 9am-3pm
2008 Donations
Monday: 8am-4pm
Tuesday and Wednesday closed for donations
Thursday: 8am-4pm
Friday and Saturday: 8am-2pm
Scheduled furniture pick-ups: Tuesday, 10am-2pm
Please call (203) 869-6124
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Rewards of Volunteering
It feels good to do something to help others. It's even good for your health. Your efforts are appreciated, and people value your commitment and gift of time. Camaraderie, too, is another benefit. You'll feel an important sense of teamwork with other members of the hospital family.
Greenwich Hospital volunteers also receive:
- Free hospital parking
- Subsidized membership, after six months, at Greenwich Hospital's Healthy Living Fitness Center
- Access to educational seminars on current medical and wellness topics
- Regular communication through the hospital website and volunteer newsletter
- Membership in the Greenwich Hospital Auxiliary
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